as in staunch
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
a down-the-line supporter of the Republican Party
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Recent Examples of down-the-line
Dan Zaksheske Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
His down-the-line forehand averages 75 mph, which is 4 mph faster than the tour average but 6 mph slower than his usual regular topspin forehand.
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Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
To streamline the calculations, Hammond and his team used artificial intelligence for translating the barrage of past runoff data into down-the-line predictions.
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Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Sadly, there was no space for her in either the main categories or the down-the-line spots.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
7 Nov. 2025
With Sinner serving at 2-9, Alcaraz ripped a down-the-line forehand winner to capture the match and fell to the court on his back.
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Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
ABC News,
28 June 2026
Many policymakers see such increases as a win because studies show routine care can prevent more expensive and complex diagnoses down the line.
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Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
Lowe stole second and scored for a 3-2 lead when Guzman hit a hard grounder down the line that third baseman Max Muncy couldn't get his glove on.
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CBS News,
27 June 2026
Could the Pacers grab one of those picks and send San Antonio a future asset that may be more helpful down the line?
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Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
This seemingly portends a trade somewhere down the line, but for now, the Thunder capitalized on a talent tier drop-off ahead of the next group of players.
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John Hollinger,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
While Fundstrat Global Advisors’ Tom Lee believes a number of catalysts could impact the market down the line – such as the implementation of task forces at the Federal Reserve and supply chain impacts from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz – the environment remains positive.
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Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
Sherman points out that neglecting your filters can lead to more serious issues down the line.
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Abby Monteil,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
But if the right role came up, maybe down the line.
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Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
Adjective
Instead of the same wider down-the-line shots, the network showed tighter solo shots of select players, including Stephon Castle, Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart, as well as both head coaches.
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Dan Zaksheske Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
His down-the-line forehand averages 75 mph, which is 4 mph faster than the tour average but 6 mph slower than his usual regular topspin forehand.
—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
To streamline the calculations, Hammond and his team used artificial intelligence for translating the barrage of past runoff data into down-the-line predictions.
—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Sadly, there was no space for her in either the main categories or the down-the-line spots.
—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
7 Nov. 2025
With Sinner serving at 2-9, Alcaraz ripped a down-the-line forehand winner to capture the match and fell to the court on his back.
—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Adverb
Lowe stole second and scored for a 3-2 lead when Guzman hit a hard grounder down the line that third baseman Max Muncy couldn’t get his glove on.
—
ABC News,
28 June 2026
Many policymakers see such increases as a win because studies show routine care can prevent more expensive and complex diagnoses down the line.
—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
Lowe stole second and scored for a 3-2 lead when Guzman hit a hard grounder down the line that third baseman Max Muncy couldn't get his glove on.
—
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Could the Pacers grab one of those picks and send San Antonio a future asset that may be more helpful down the line?
—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
This seemingly portends a trade somewhere down the line, but for now, the Thunder capitalized on a talent tier drop-off ahead of the next group of players.
—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
While Fundstrat Global Advisors’ Tom Lee believes a number of catalysts could impact the market down the line – such as the implementation of task forces at the Federal Reserve and supply chain impacts from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz – the environment remains positive.
—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
Sherman points out that neglecting your filters can lead to more serious issues down the line.
—
Abby Monteil,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
But if the right role came up, maybe down the line.
—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for down-the-line
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Lithuania, which borders the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, has been one of Ukraine's staunchest allies during Russian President Vladimir Putin's more than four-year conflict with Kyiv, providing extensive military equipment and financial support.
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Margo, a staunch Conservative neighbor of the couple, was disapproving of the pair’s decisions, and Keith’s performance would win her the 1977 BAFTA TV Award for best light entertainment.
Adjective
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To his supporters, Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was the steadfast, fearless leader who transcended mere politics and inspired devotion.
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Each project generated steadfast opposition from the city's neighborhoods, calling into question how the city should regulate the advanced technology centers.
Adjective
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But the star has cultivated a loyal collective of her favorite brands, including Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Stella McCartney and Area (recall her famous Super Bowl jeans).
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Acquirers should look for these kinds of recurring and diversified revenues, as well as assess whether the brand has a loyal community.
Adjective
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This underscores how Apple's control over its devices, from hardware to software, limits true ownership and poses challenges for long-term digital preservation.
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If religion is corrupted by breaking down the wall of separation, much the same is true of the state.
Adjective
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The next best thing to intravenous intervention when dehydrated is Liquid IV.
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Our best guess is that there might be a little bit of recognition for the youngest generations, too, watching all those clips — as in, Holy cow, Austin Powers was real!
Adjective
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The damage was enough to shake the belief of even the most faithful.
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Clicking on each one brings up a capsule biography and a semi-faithful version of an authentic portrait; the effect is as if the user were turning off a George Washington face filter.
Adjective
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For a devout convert to Catholicism, Vance has a bumpy history with the Vatican.
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Fearing a loss of their significant clout and influence, devout Protestants revived the earlier campaign to write their faith commitments into the Constitution.
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“Down-the-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down-the-line. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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